013130 Education for Social Change 1
6cpSubject coordinator: Rick Flowers
This subject explores theories of social change and the educational dimension of various fields of practice that overtly seek to bring about social change. They include commercial advertising, social marketing, therapy programs, and popular education. The ideas of great thinkers who have theorised about social change including Thomas Hobbes, Michel Foucault, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Jurgen Habermas and Alfred Schutz are briefly considered. It examines how educators can help people identify choices – to agree, question, challenge or defy – and then learn how to make those choices effective.
Fee information
2010 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $663
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.
2010 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2088
Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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